First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF (EMDM)
EMDM is a passive ETF by First Trust tracking the investment results of the Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies Index - Benchmark TR Net. EMDM launched on Mar 2, 2023 and has a 0.75% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US33734X7545 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Inception Date | Mar 2, 2023 |
| Category | Emerging Markets Diversified |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies Index - Benchmark TR Net |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
EMDM features an expense ratio of 0.75%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF had a return of 5.96% year-to-date (YTD) and 18.18% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 5.96% | 19.79% |
| 1 month | -1.09% | 2.08% |
| 6 months | 6.33% | 9.01% |
| 1 year | 18.18% | 29.79% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 13.85% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.12% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EMDM, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -4.84% | 0.76% | 5.08% | -0.80% | -0.22% | 3.48% | 1.07% | 1.40% | 5.96% | ||||
| 2023 | -0.32% | 0.14% | -0.62% | 7.00% | 4.36% | -7.30% | -3.69% | -1.96% | 10.63% | 6.46% | 14.21% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EMDM is 42, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF (EMDM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF granted a 1.90% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.45 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.45 | $0.49 |
Dividend yield | 1.90% | 2.16% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | |||
| 2023 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.49 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF was 13.22%, occurring on Oct 3, 2023. Recovery took 51 trading sessions.
The current First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF drawdown is 2.71%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -13.22% | Jul 31, 2023 | 46 | Oct 3, 2023 | 51 | Dec 14, 2023 | 97 |
| -10.24% | Jul 15, 2024 | 16 | Aug 5, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -7.68% | Dec 28, 2023 | 13 | Jan 17, 2024 | 49 | Mar 27, 2024 | 62 |
| -6.67% | Mar 6, 2023 | 8 | Mar 15, 2023 | 18 | Apr 11, 2023 | 26 |
| -6.16% | Apr 10, 2024 | 8 | Apr 19, 2024 | 17 | May 14, 2024 | 25 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ETF volatility is 5.65%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.